Ananta Pancham

5 days ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

Members of the 36th Legislature gathered Monday in Committee of the Whole to review several zoning and policy measures, including two residential development proposals on St. Thomas. While no votes were taken, senators expressed strong interest in the Planned Area Development proposed for Estate St. Joseph and Rosendahl — a project that could bring 80 new homes to the Northside.

6 days ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

The Virgin Islands Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation submitted a comprehensive restructuring and cost-cutting plan on May 30, one day after receiving $13 million in emergency funds tied to a legislative mandate requiring the proposal within 30 days. According to senators, the requirement was aimed at addressing chronic cash flow problems and mounting vendor unrest at the territory’s two public hospitals.

6 days ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

Facing an uncertain federal landscape and entering its final year in office, the Bryan-Roach administration on May 30 submitted a $1.76 billion spending plan to the 36th Legislature, marking the last executive budget proposal of the two-term administration. The fiscal year 2026 proposal charts a conservative financial course while banking on continued economic recovery, tourism growth, and billions in disaster-related federal aid, according to the governor.

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

The Virgin Islands Legislature’s Committee on Ethical Conduct has recommended a formal hearing into allegations against Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr., following a two-month investigation into claims of workplace misconduct. The committee’s advisory opinion, released on May 30, 2025, indicates that sufficient evidence was found to warrant further proceedings.

1 week ago | stthomassource.com | Ananta Pancham

The Virgin Islands Legislature will meet as the Committee of the Whole on Monday, June 2, to decide whether or not to rescind pay raises for top government officials that took effect earlier this year. Bill No. 36-0085, sponsored by Sen. Alma Francis Heyliger, sits at the heart of the debate. The measure seeks to nullify the raises, require repayment of disbursed funds, and impose penalties on those who authorized or implemented them.